Treatment Philosophy
Committed To Safe Effective Pain Management
Dr. Joan C. Wang, DDS, MS, Board-Certified in the dental specialty of Orofacial Pain, built this practice around one core principle: an accurate diagnosis always comes before treatment.
Evidence Based
Every therapy we recommend is grounded in published research, not trend-driven treatments or one-size-fits-all appliances. If a treatment doesn't have data behind it for your specific diagnosis, we don't use it.
Integrative Medical Approach
We combine conventional dental and medical therapies with evidence-based complementary approaches, so treatment addresses the whole picture, not just the symptom in front of us.
Diagnosis Before Treatment
Treatment without an accurate diagnosis is how patients cycle through providers without results. We determine the true cause of your symptoms first - through history, exam, and imaging - before any treatment plan is built.
Non-Pharmacological Options
Medication isn't always the only, or best answer. We offer non-drug therapies backed by research, and help you understand every option before deciding on a path forward.
Conservative First
We favor the least invasive, most reversible treatment that can resolve your condition. Irreversible procedures are considered only when conservative therapy genuinely isn't enough.
Provider Collaboration
Many patients arrive already under the care of a physician, dentist, or specialist. We coordinate with your existing providers rather than working in isolation, so your care stays connected.
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